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Rockets' Kris Mallette makes it 3 golds at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Head coach makes impressive statement ahead of new WHL season

There can be little doubt that when it comes to leading, coaching and mentoring Canada's best young hockey players Kris Mallette knows exactly what he's doing.

The head coach of the Kelowna Rockets just completed a hattrick of gold medals for Team Canada's U18's at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup .

His team wrapped up the gold medal in Edmonton with a 2-1 victory over Czechia, having been assistant coach in 2022, and 2023.

Check out the video chat between Mallette and Regan Bartel with RocketFAN.ca.

And click here for the full story from Regan.

Published 2024-08-14 by Glenn Hicks

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